Three reasons why I believe Ravens will win at Foxborough (1/22/12)

**Corvus Corax** · 01-21-2012, 07:36 AM

FACTs:

1. The last four meetings between the two teams (starting in 2007, the last meeting in Baltimore):

a. The three Raven losses were decided by a total of 12 points. All were decided by one or more Raven mistakes (turnovers, penalties, sideline playcalling). Ravens held a 10-point lead in 4th quarter of latest meeting (2010).

b. The only Ravens win was by 19 points. Ravens led 24-0 at the end of first quarter. It was the playoff game at Foxborough.

c. Patriots scored 27, 27, 14 and 23 points (OT).

d. Ravens scored 24, 21, 33 and 20 points (OT).

2. Ravens are currently 7-0 against playoff teams this season. They are 7-1 against teams with winning records.

3. Patriots are currently 2-2 against playoff teams (beating 8-8 Denver twice). They are 0-2 against teams with winning records (Steelers, Giants).

OPINION:

Presented above is the unequivocal evidence of how the Ravens MATCH UP with the Patriots. Anything else that you have read or heard cannot refute this evidence.

CC

**dscola31** · 01-21-2012, 07:46 AM

Good post. Only thing is that the Ravens haven't lost to a team with a winning record this year.

**Corvus Corax** · 01-21-2012, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by dscola31

Good post. Only thing is that the Ravens haven't lost to a team with a winning record this year.

Ravens lost to Tennessee who finished their season at 9-7.

**dscola31** · 01-21-2012, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Corvus Corax

Ravens lost to Tennessee who finished their season at 9-7.

My mistake. I thought the Titans finished 8-8. Still, good post.

**Corvus Corax** · 01-21-2012, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by dscola31

My mistake. I thought the Titans finished 8-8. Still, good post.

Thanks. Others prefer to count records of Raven opponents as winning/losing records WHEN the teams actually meet (Tennessee was 0-1 when the Ravens played them). But I choose to wait for the regular season's end - unless it becomes obvious.

I need to sign off.

**RavensRule2** · 01-21-2012, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by Corvus Corax

FACTs:

1. The last four meetings between the two teams (starting in 2007, the last meeting in Baltimore):

a. The three Raven losses were decided by a total of 12 points. All were decided by one or more Raven mistakes (turnovers, penalties, sideline playcalling). Ravens held a 10-point lead in 4th quarter of latest meeting (2010).

b. The only Ravens win was by 19 points. Ravens led 24-0 at the end of first quarter. It was the playoff game at Foxborough.

c. Patriots scored 27, 27, 14 and 23 points (OT).

d. Ravens scored 24, 21, 33 and 20 points (OT).

2. Ravens are currently 7-0 against playoff teams this season. They are 7-1 against teams with winning records.

3. Patriots are currently 2-2 against playoff teams (beating 8-8 Denver twice). They are 0-2 against teams with winning records (Steelers, Giants).

OPINION:

Presented above is the unequivocal evidence of how the Ravens MATCH UP with the Patriots. Anything else that you have read or heard cannot refute this evidence.

CC

If you're so sure (you obviously think you have the evidence to prove it), then why don't you call your friends and family and tell them to bet the house? Your whole clan should be rich on Monday. Some would say all the stats leading up to this game means Crap, that it's down to two teams battling to get to the SB. Others, like yourself, seem to think what happened 5 YEARS AGO, when half of the rosters were different, have a bearing on what happens on Sunday.

**GOTA** · 01-21-2012, 09:17 AM

The evidence that the Ravens will win is based on how they lost of the last 4 games against the Pats? Sorry but I don't get it.

**PeterB58** · 01-21-2012, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by GOTA

The evidence that the Ravens will win is based on how they lost of the last 4 games against the Pats? Sorry but I don't get it.

Agree. If past performances have anything to do with tomorrow (a big if in and of itself), it seems to only indicate a close game. Some NE/national writers are predicting a blow-out (Skip Bayless), but most are predicting a close, Patriots win. Seems about right to me. If the Ravens get some breaks, or if Flacco has one of his best games on the road, they could win.

I wouldn't be surprised by a Patriot blow-out given how hot their offense has been lately. I would be disappointed.

You would have to take me to St. Agnes if the Ravens repeated their '09 playoff performance. Can't realistically see that happening.

**kjmass1** · 01-21-2012, 09:22 AM

Past performance has nothing to do with the results of this game. The Packers were 14-0 before losing to KC. The Pats were 18-0 before losing to the Giants. Past stats are not relevant. Any given Sunday as they say.

**DBK11** · 01-21-2012, 09:55 AM

Do you really think how the teams fared against each other 2 or 3 years ago has anything to do with the outcome tommorow (75% of the games won by NE, like thats a plus for the Ravens.)
The Packers were 6-0 against playoff teams before last week and Giants 1-3.....how did that work out for the Pack?....again, that has nothing to do with tommorows game.

The Ravens got lit up against the only top offense they played against this season.....do you really think the San Diego game wil have any bearing on tommorows game? It doesn't mean anything.

**RavensRule2** · 01-21-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by DBK11

Do you really think how the teams fared against each other 2 or 3 years ago has anything to do with the outcome tommorow (75% of the games won by NE, like thats a plus for the Ravens.)
The Packers were 6-0 against playoff teams before last week and Giants 1-3.....how did that work out for the Pack?....again, that has nothing to do with tommorows game.

The Ravens got lit up against the only top offense they played against this season.....do you really think the San Diego game wil have any bearing on tommorows game? It doesn't mean anything.

Everyone's favorite stat this week is how the Pats haven't beaten a winning team this season. I'm sure this fact is going to hold them back.